This is a place for me to share my creative side. I'm a mama and a teacher, but there is another sexier side to me-- my knitting!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Knitting and Felting and Roving and...

I've been busy creating. The roof leaked at my job so we had an unexpected two week vacation. I got a lot of crafting done, I'll post pics when I can remember to bring my camera upstairs to the computer ;-) I'm working on a pacifier holder. It's an elephant made of organic cotton. I hate pacifiers but my newest one needs one, I'm just sad I waited so long to get him one! If you're thinking of using one, check out natursutten.

I managed a great purchase about a year ago. I found two very large containers of organic wool batting for $40! It was enough to make two mattress covers, three pillows, and have tons left over. DH has been complaining about it attracting mice, now he's almost as excited as I am! My 3yo and I have been making felted wool items from it. So far I've made several balls, and today we're gonna make some doll bodies (we cast some faces last night). We've also started making tree ornaments.

I'm also working on holiday gifts for people. So far I've finished a dishcloth with te breastfeeding logo for one of my midwifes and some felted balls, some with bells inside so they rattle (I have quite a few friends with babies these days). I'll post pics and instructions for things later...